CBS Products C-823-13, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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5 OPERATING PROCEDURE
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL PERSONS USING, OPERATING OR
MAINTAINING THIS DRUM TRAILER BE FULLY TRAINED AND
COMPETENT TO DO SO, AND HAVE READ THE ENTIRE
OPERATING MANUAL.
CBS PRODUCTS LTD CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MIS-
USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
5.1 ATTACHING TO VEHICLE
The CBS 823-13 Cable Drum Trailer has been designed for towing behind a category
M1, M2 or N1 vehicle, therefore ensure that the towing vehicle has the correct towing
arrangement to match the trailer. It should also be at a height that enables the trailer
to travel in a horizontal position, and not leaning up or down, (Ensure that there is a
positive nose weight), if the latter is the case, the vehicle towing arrangement should
be adjusted to suit.
The towing facility on the trailer is to E.U. specification and is of the inertia type (i.e.
overrun). The towing bracket is fitted with a handbrake for holding the trailer in the
stationary condition. It is essential to apply the handbrake when the trailer is
separated from the towing vehicle.
The adjustable height jockey wheel allows the towing eye to be adjusted to
ease the operation of attaching the trailer to the vehicle. Once attached the
safety wire should be applied around the towing pin of the vehicle.
The 13 pin lighting plug is wired to current E.U. regulations. The plug should be
connected to the vehicle socket before towing commences.
To avoid problems with the electrics it is advisable to ensure the plug is kept dry and
free from dirt. When fitting and removing the plug do not pull on the connecting
cables.
5.2 LOADING THE TRAILER
It is safer to load and unload the trailer when it is attached to the vehicle, and to
adhere to the following:

Ensure handbrake is applied.
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Lower rear prop stands to ground and lock in position.
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Ensure that spindle retaining pins are located and secured using R clip.

Ensure winch rope is tight enough on drum frame to take load when
drum frame locking pins are removed.
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Ensure no personal are to the rear of the trailer, in the area where
drum frame/ drum will be lowered in.
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Remove the drum frame locking pins.
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Lower drum frame using the winch (See winch manual for operating
instructions, section 12)